Can a single person stop corruption in an organization?

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I don't feel a single person can completely stop corruption but a person can definitely incite it, like Steve did.
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I believe in individual efforts. Being part of the changes we want to see in the society. So my answer is yes
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I think a single person has all the skills necessary to stop corruption in any organization, but it depends on their motivation, resilence, and ability to fight the system.
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Like a saying gies,. Two heads is better than one. Especially in cases, as used in this book. It is almost impossible for a single person to stop corruption in an organization
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It's not possible. corruption is not a joke. Especially if it has eaten deep into the fabric of the real life of the people of the organization. It can only be reduced if much work is put in place.
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A single person cannot achieve anything if there is no one to support him! Even the people we think have achieved something all by themselves there was always someone behind them to step in, even if it was only with moral support. In the context of corruption, definitely not! A person alone cannot overcome corruption, no matter how wonderful it sounds that some have achieved it.
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I definitely think if the person is smart enough to work in indirect and intelligent ways to eliminate corruption. He could. Especially if he could convince and recruite people to work with him.
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I do not believe one person can single handedly stop corruption in an organization. A person can be the starting point for change but it has to be adopted and in turn propagated by others.
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Singlehandedly, without the help of organisations or government, then that is not possible. The whistleblowers are encouraged to step forward when there is some form of a reward of celebration for exposing corruption. So the government should protect those who exposes these corruptions and not treat them like troublemakers.
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I have been in a company where I was part of the share holders. A lot of indecent activities went on during my stay there. But I couldn't change a system that was established by a group. I needed to find like-minded individuals who have similar passion.
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Post by Michael Valentine »

I genuinely think one person cannot stop the corruption in a system. Because just like Steve, his or her efforts would be frustrated. Instead, the person should create a group of people like him who can eddec the change. Also, this kind of thing can work properly if the person is the president or occupying a big position in the society.
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:cry: I think it can happen. A single man like Steve, with the right mindset, can be able to tackle matters of corruption effectively. Although it may be hard work and also frustrating, if the work smart they will ultimately be there.
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Post by Chukwuemeka Ezema »

From this book, with the example of Steve, we can see that it is indeed possible. Although it will be hard but with resilience and the right mindset, it can be done.
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Steve's effort could make little difference. How many people try to be different from the so-called "normal" work system, but things stay the same. Steve's story is written and, hopefully, we as readers could help him make a change.
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One person can effect change within a big organization but it would be impossible to effect significant change alone. Impossible.
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