A CIO believes that a recent mission-critical IT decision by the board of directors is not in the best financial interest of all stakeholders. Which of the following is the MOST ethical course of acti

Sharing concerns with the legal department without first engaging the board directly is an escalation that may be premature and could be perceived as undermining the board's authority without due process.

As a member of the executive team, the CIO has a fiduciary duty to the organization and its stakeholders to raise concerns directly with the board, providing professional insight and allowing for open discussion and potential re-evaluation.

Engaging an independent analysis without the board's knowledge or approval could be seen as insubordination or a waste of resources, and it doesn't represent direct communication.

Requesting an internal audit review is an indirect and potentially adversarial approach; the CIO should first attempt direct communication and explanation of their professional viewpoint.