According to Exhibit 2.1 "Ethical Business Leader's Decision Tree",which of the following is the first question managers should ask themselves when determining whether a proposed action is ethical?

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The first question managers should ask themselves when determining whether a proposed action is ethical is whether it is legal. This is the most basic and fundamental consideration in business ethics, as actions that are illegal cannot be considered ethical. Profitability, shareholder approval, and CEO approval are all secondary considerations that should be evaluated only after the legality of the proposed action has been established.