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Stakeholder Involvement in Project ManagementUniversity Name:Submitted by:Tutor:Date:Stakeholder Involvement in Project ManagementFor many years, stakeholder involvement in project management has been enhanced. There are many factors that support the involvement of stakeholders in project management. One of the major factors is that the stakeholders are familiar with the locality and it is right to involve them in a project. Additionally, the project managers gain more with respect to resources when they involve the stakeholders. This paper will discuss the stakeholder involvement in project management with critical emphasis on the article by Aapaoja, Haapasalo, and Soderstorm (2013). Aapaoja, Haapasalo, and Soderstorm (2013) assert that stakeholder involvement in project management is critical, but it is even more vital when the stakeholders are involved early in the project. The authors’ assertion with respect to stakeholder involvement is important because the authors have emphasized on involving the stakeholders early. However, the main question that arises is the identity of the stakeholders. There are many stakeholders that are involved in the project. Aapaoja, Haapasalo, and Soderstorm (2013) have strived to identify the major stakeholders that