Can a single person stop corruption in an organization?

[Kelsey Roy]

I think that everyone can relate to this issue, even on a very small, non life threatening scale. In today’s society, I think it is virtually impossible for one person to stop corruption. There will always be fear to stand up to morally corrupt individuals in the workplace because one’s job can be lost or negatively influenced. I believe the only way it’s possible to end corruption is by influencing as many people as possible in a positive manner, but even then the strength of corrupted power is immense.

To answer your question, I think Steve, and people in similar situations to him, would be better off leaving the system.

[Carly Sprout]

No, because it is a complex and resilient systemic issue that cannot be curbed by the individual alone.
Steve could also have continued on the path of becoming a lawyer and still contributed to fighting corruption. We exist in dynamic collections of systems, always interacting with one another and there needs to be good, multi-disciplined coordinated efforts made with and within these systems to lessen corrupt governance. That said, continuously speaking up and showing others that there is a space where alternative realities can exist is important to successful interventions.

[third agbata]

There is a saying that " two heads is better than one". A single person may be able to make little progress in the case of stopping corruption in a big organization. But it won't be compared to if they were more people.

[Stellah Chege]

The disadvantage with fighting such wars alone is that one stands to lose a lot. Steve stood to lose so much with his adamant efforts. Unfortunately, it is really not possible to do it in my opinion.

[Cwaganagwa Dorothy]

Frankly speaking, it is impossible. You may be alone, but then you would still need connections to help you execute other tasks and keep you informed of everything that is ongoing.

[Mosele 19]

One person can stop corruption of course. Depending on he/she's determination. It will take a miracle to succeed in this case.

[Fredrick Felix Mnjala Maneno]

Most definitely not. Unless they want to matyr themselves to the cause. Once corruption sets in uprooting it can be the devil's own job.

[Atieno Magero]

I don't think one person can single handedly stop corruption in an organisation. Even Steve had some help with his plan. It takes a lot to stop something like corruption especially in big organisations. I'm actually surprised Steve wasn't caught by his workmates.

[Patty Allread]

I believe the answer to your question lies in the purposes and goals of the individual and the organization. The choice of keep fighting or leave would be influenced by deciding which is more pro-survival across all aspects of society (not just what affects the individual). And yes, an individual can absolutely make a difference even if it is not immediately apparent.

[Ruka N]

It won't work with only him fighting this battle. He needs support. It will only take a miracle for him to win this case.

Exactly if something is a lost cause and is hopeless then there is no use the person putting their life and that of people they love in danger.

[Braam Meyer]

Once some backing is acquired, the process will be more in the face of everyone so he should just keep on doing what he does. Change doesn't come overnight.

[Ruka N]

If I were in Steve's situation, I would just follow my instincts and my heart. If I believe I can change the corrupted system, I will do everything it takes, regardless of the difficulties or results.Whatever sorrow occurs in the process of creating a better world, we may be certain that the better will come to us later.
It is impossible to be a one-man army and change the world in our corrupted environment. But it is worthwhile to strive to achieve something in which we have a strong belief, even if it fails in the end. In my opinion, it is the process that is most important, not the outcome.

That's very honorable, but I couldn't do it. My first instinct would be to run away in fear. The most I could do is gather evidence and wait. Your last sentence I agree with, but it will probably require lots of effort and sacrifice.

[marta baglioni]

In an ideal world, yes, one should go on no matter what. But in reality, I don't think he could succeed on his own: he would need to recruit an army one by one.

[Jennifer Coxon]

It is hard for one person to change things. However, someone needs to start the change. If no-one tries it will never change. It is hard to be that first person though, and I think harder still to be the person set in their ways who changes to join and to advance the cause.

[Ogunkoya Mayowa]

It's not easy for one person to stop corruption in an organization. If that person tries to stop others, they will find a way to kill that person. It will be better for that person to leave the system.