Arber Systems Inc

Arber Systems Inc.solicits bids from various independent contractors to develop and maintain the grounds of its new office complex.Carl,the head of facilities management at Arber Systems tells Rosie,his secretary,that he will not accept any bids from Asian contractors.He goes ahead and rejects a bid made by an Asian contractor without any legitimate reason.The Asian contractor brings a lawsuit against Arber Systems for discrimination.Which of the following is true of the scenario?

A) Carl's refusal to hire Asian companies is a violation of the Social Security Act.
B) Carl's refusal to hire Asian companies is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
C) Carl's refusal to hire Asian companies is not an offense because employers in the United States are free to discriminate against employees based on their race or national origin.
D) Carl's refusal to hire Asian companies is not a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act because that law does not cover discrimination against independent contractors.