Can a single person stop corruption in an organization?

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I don't think a single person can cause a change in any corrupt system, rather he or she can attract others who will join In the fight against corruption.
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I also had this question on my mind the entire time I was reading the novel. It seems like a vain dream. They can’t do it alone but they can rally other people’s help.
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True, Steve was a one-man-squad and his efforts were being frustrated, but that doesn't mean a single man can't fight corruption.
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I think it is possible because change starts with one person then others will emulate his or her footstep. With this approach, I think one person can fight against corruption.
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Shillah Andeso wrote: 11 Aug 2022, 14:21 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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It will be very difficult for a single person to eradicate corruption in such a big organisation. He must be ready to sacrifice himself along the line. However, I believe it is worthwhile to try in some cases. I believe that our actions do matter and can make a difference, but I believe that widespread corruption, as described in the book, requires more than one person to dismantle.
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An adage says a tree doesn't make up a forest. A single person can't stop corruption in an organization, he/she will rather be killed or frustrated .
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I think this differs from one person to another based on their personality and position. Some would have the strength or the power to make this change. Sometimes making a small change may encourage others to make their own efforts as well to make a difference.
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Theoretically, with grit and hardwork, it is possible; practically, the dynamics of corruption will frustrate your efforts, because as most people know, corruption always fight back. Besides, Steve knew that he couldn't do it alone, which is why he passed along the evidence he garnered to the FBI.
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Victoria Ukamaka wrote: 10 Aug 2022, 05:15 Steve tried to do the right things and to make his colleagues do the right things at work. But he is a one-man-squad and his efforts are being frustrated. His life and job were even being threatened. In a case like this, do you think the person should just leave the system? Or can a single person stop the corruption in such a huge organization?
Leaving in a corrupted system and trying not to make thing right to me is like encouraging corruption. Although, going against the corrupted system exposed Steve to so much threat but someone has to make a difference. who knows how many of his colleagues who want to do the right thing but do not have the courage Steve got but seeing Steve's courage awaking theirs.
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it is possible but difficult for a person to stop corruption in an organization as the police department where Steve works, having the mind that he is a low rank officer. For someone to want to take such step Steve took, the person must be very brave, have a good plot and be ready for any outcome which i think Steve knew and still went on with his plans not minding if he lost his life on the line.
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One person cannot stop corruption in any place. If it were possible, then the world would have been corruption-free. But that does not mean that good Samaritan should quit. Miracles do happen.
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Yes, it is possible as w had seen Steve doing it. The only challenge is that one has to do too much to achieve this and much riskier than when it is done by a team. Not everyone can, only those strong enough, like Steve.
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It depends, but in my honest opinion, one person cannot remove corruption in a large organization like the police force. I don't believe the one man squad would be useful in Steve's instance, especially since he is only a low ranking officer. I believe he should just leave the system and look for another means to bring about the change he seeks after trying so hard to do so without success.
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No. There is absolutely no way one person can stop corruption. He needs the help of others.
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