Harriette owned a diner in the 1950s.At that time,the state in which Harriette's diner was located had a law declaring that it was illegal for restaurants to serve whites and blacks in the same dining room.But Harriette never made customers of different races eat in separate rooms.What does this situation demonstrate about Harriette's business practice?
A)it is an example of an ethical lapse
B)it is clearly unethical because obeying the law is the most fundamental ethical requirement of all
C)it is ethical even though it was illegal according to state law
D)it is neither ethical nor unethical; it represents a pure business decision that has no ethical dimension

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Harriette's actions demonstrate that ethics can go beyond legal requirements. By choosing to serve customers of different races in the same dining room despite the state law, she was making an ethical decision to treat all customers equally regardless of their race. This shows that ethical behavior involves not only obeying laws and regulations but also doing what is morally right and just.

Harriette Owned a Diner in the 1950s