Which set lists the three categories of organizational insiders?

• A. EE's, Associates, Affiliates
• B. Executives, Managers, Supervisors
• C. Vendors, Suppliers, Partners
• D. Customers, Clients, Stakeholders

Answer: (A)

Understanding who counts as insiders within an organization is about identifying people who have legitimate access to assets, records, or systems. The three categories used are employees, associates, and affiliates. Employees are the workforce with routine access to the company’s resources. Associates include non-employees who are closely connected to the organization—such as contractors, consultants, or temporary staff—who can still access systems or information. Affiliates are those linked to the organization through business relationships or ownership, like subsidiaries or key partners, who may have access or influence as well. Together, these groups cover the main people with a closer connection to the company than external parties. The other options mix internal roles or external parties and don’t capture the full insider set described.