The ruthless competition within a New York industrial giant's executive branch is explored, focusing on the power struggle between the cold and calculating CEO Walter Ramsey and his longtime second-in-command, Bill Briggs, who values human and technological aspects. The story also centers around Fred Staples, a young industrial engineer brought in to replace Briggs, who shares similar views and sensitivities.
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Fred Staples, a newcomer to a prestigious New York corporation, struggles to reconcile his professional aspirations with his strong moral principles.