A stakeholder model of corporate governance is consistent with the current adversarial model of U.S. employee relations.

Stakeholder Model

A theory of organizational management and ethics focusing on the needs and interests of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the community.

Adversarial Model

A model of dispute resolution, commonly found in legal contexts, where two or more parties with opposing interests present their argument before a neutral party, such as a judge or arbitrator.