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The Quest for Integrity
A noble, accomplished man named Purshottam Gill is chosen to replace the latest in a line of negligent managers at the Amlawar branch of India’s nationalized bank. As he attempts to improve the branch’s performance and raise employee morale, he becomes hindered by corrupt trade union officials, politicians, and even some of the bank’s senior officers. He soon discovers that top union leaders control not just the bank, but the politics of his country, causing its citizens to live under fear and great hardships.
Having come from a life of poverty and disease, Neki Lal, the union leader for Purshottam’s bank, values money and success above all else. Viewing Purshottam’s integrity as a threat, Neki begins a deceptive and corrupt campaign to try and intimidate Purshottam and remove him from his position at the bank. And Purshottam’s loyal employees have no choice but to follow the union directive.
As Neki Lal and his supporters begin to take over the branch, deception and manipulation reign supreme in a battle of good and evil that will forever change the lives of everyone involved.
A riveting tale of power and corruption, The Quest for Integrity is a thought-provoking and inspiring story that illustrates the importance of dignity, morality, and social responsibility.
Having come from a life of poverty and disease, Neki Lal, the union leader for Purshottam’s bank, values money and success above all else. Viewing Purshottam’s integrity as a threat, Neki begins a deceptive and corrupt campaign to try and intimidate Purshottam and remove him from his position at the bank. And Purshottam’s loyal employees have no choice but to follow the union directive.
As Neki Lal and his supporters begin to take over the branch, deception and manipulation reign supreme in a battle of good and evil that will forever change the lives of everyone involved.
A riveting tale of power and corruption, The Quest for Integrity is a thought-provoking and inspiring story that illustrates the importance of dignity, morality, and social responsibility.
310 pages, Paperback
First published January 27, 2013
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December 24, 2015
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What happens when integrity meets politics? In this day and age of corruption, how important is it to remain ethical?
The Quest for Integrity highlights a need for a social change, as well as the attitudes that we have towards our work in general, especially in Government Sectors, or the industries whose employees are heavily influenced by Trade Unions.
Initially, the trade unions were formed to protect the interests of the employees. But then, they have become almost mafia-esque, who believe in letting people be paid, even if they do not perform on the job.
What happens when integrity meets politics? In this day and age of corruption, how important is it to remain ethical?
The Quest for Integrity highlights a need for a social change, as well as the attitudes that we have towards our work in general, especially in Government Sectors, or the industries whose employees are heavily influenced by Trade Unions.
Initially, the trade unions were formed to protect the interests of the employees. But then, they have become almost mafia-esque, who believe in letting people be paid, even if they do not perform on the job.
February 13, 2016
Straight-forward story on ethics and vices within the Indian banking industry, this book by Jaswinder casts focus on the deeper menace that may be there in any expanding business during current times. The struggle of ethical people vis-a-vis power hungry and corrupted people and the triumph of the former against the latter is depicted as the story intensifies.
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However, "The Quest for Integrity" makes me question whether there are really so many good selfless people, trying to do things at any cost - be it own self, family, friends or career? The book takes an editorial approach on how things should finally be and how we all want it to be perfect but never put an effort for that sake. It seems to be more suited to be a part of the curriculum for the topic 'good wins over evil, however hard the evil may try!'
I wished the characters could have been developed better - in gray and not simply in black and white. Like there were some always in black and some in flashy bright God light who were beyond any Satan's touch!
Still, an interesting debut novel with a philosophical angle that will make one question the 'taken-for-granted approach' (chalta hai attitude) in life.
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However, "The Quest for Integrity" makes me question whether there are really so many good selfless people, trying to do things at any cost - be it own self, family, friends or career? The book takes an editorial approach on how things should finally be and how we all want it to be perfect but never put an effort for that sake. It seems to be more suited to be a part of the curriculum for the topic 'good wins over evil, however hard the evil may try!'
I wished the characters could have been developed better - in gray and not simply in black and white. Like there were some always in black and some in flashy bright God light who were beyond any Satan's touch!
Still, an interesting debut novel with a philosophical angle that will make one question the 'taken-for-granted approach' (chalta hai attitude) in life.
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February 2, 2016This novel with its treatise on philosophy, will teach people to think and judge for themselves to find the truth away from the common opinions to gain independence from individualism and get that perfectly moral for those interested in having certainty and happiness or intellectual and ethical success.
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