Being known to be bright, keen and energetic, the young man received neither training nor education from the managers of this branch of the major banking institution. Instead, they directed him to the “Waste Department” of the branch and advised him to “work hard”.
On his first day on the job the young man – who was known to bright, keen and energetic – watched in wonder as clients conducted their banking business; deposits, withdrawals, investments. And keenly observed the flow of vouchers and chits: pink or red for debits; green or blue for credits.