Mitchell, Agle and Wood's stakeholder engagement model: an approach from public higher education institutions

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https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1985

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stakeholders, stakeholder models, stakeholder theory, link management model, Mitchell Agle and Wood model, public higher education institutions, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, strategic planning

Abstract

Introduction: The management of links with stakeholders has gained relevance over time becoming a fundamental task for any organization that seeks to maintain an effective and sustainable relationship with its environment. Methodology: In this research, an exploratory approach with qualitative and quantitative methods was used. The Mitchell, Agle and Wood model was applied to rank the stakeholders of the National Polytechnic School (Public University of Quito-Ecuador); the detailed links in each interest group are highlighted and the stakeholders were classified according to several attributes. Results: the usefulness of the models was evidenced, for the management of stakeholders in accordance with the links they have with the educational institution analyzed. Seventeen key stakeholders were identified. Discussion: the model proved to be effective in classifying stakeholders and addressing institutional challenges such as financing, infrastructure and educational quality. Adapting the model to the university context allowed for a more accurate assessment of stakeholder relationships. Conclusions: The research enabled a consistent survey of the stakeholders of the mentioned university, which will promote transparency and active participation of the stakeholders, contributing to the success and sustainability of the university.

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Author Biography

Lorenzo Adalid Armijos Robles, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE

PhD in Management Sciences from the National University of La Plata (Argentina), Senior Lecturer I of the Department of Economic, Administrative and Commercial Sciences of the University of the Armed Forces ESPE, since 2005. Former lecturer at the Faculty of Economics of the Central University of Ecuador (2002-2013), and at the International University of Ecuador (UIDE), from 2014 to 2016. Professional qualifications: Odessa State Agrarian University. He is an Engineer and Economist. Postgraduate studies: Specialist in Technology and Environmental Management (National Polytechnic School), Executive Master in Technology and Environmental Management, by the School of Industrial Organization of Spain E. O. I. Author and co-author of the book ‘The Environmental Management and Technology of the Environment’. Author and co-author of several articles and books. Currently: General Editor of the digital magazine of the University: TAMBARA.

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Published

2025-03-17

How to Cite

Armijos Robles, L. A. (2025). Mitchell, Agle and Wood’s stakeholder engagement model: an approach from public higher education institutions. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1985

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