Can a single person stop corruption in an organization?

Post by **Mazher Rizvi-Mazoo** » 24 Aug 2022, 12:28

Realistically corrupt systems are a network of closely knit groups. Kickback are shared by all stakeholders within the system. Anyone not participating will immediately be removed from the loop. Aliens and newcomers are thoroughly tested before they join the group. As such it is a far-fetched assumption that one man, such as Steve would stand up against the entire force and succeed unless he has a partner as committed to change as he was.

MY GIGI · Post by **MY GIGI** » 24 Aug 2022, 14:53

impossible, corruption is the hardest thing to be ruled out of an organization but watching steve's determination and hard work let's watch and see.

Arianne Joy Melendres · Post by **Arianne Joy Melendres** » 25 Aug 2022, 03:15

Absolutely not. But they could spark a fire, which is what Steve tries to do in the book. If that fire grows, then it may be possible

Don Elizabeth Sophia · Post by **Don Elizabeth Sophia** » 25 Aug 2022, 06:43

I think a single person can can the course of a whole organization where corruption is concerned. That person should not give up trying no matter what.

Philp Luvington · Post by **Philp Luvington** » 25 Aug 2022, 07:11

I do not think that person should leave the system. If he plans right and gathers enough people that think like him, he can end corruption where he works.

WP Oprah · Post by **WP Oprah** » 25 Aug 2022, 07:31

If the stress is too much on that person, I think he should leave for good. You cannot stop corruption alone no matter what any body tells you. It is best you save your sanity and your life rather than die for a lost cause.

Jackson ONeil · Post by **Jackson ONeil** » 25 Aug 2022, 10:27

Truth is that one person cannot stop corruption. But if they're zealous enough, they can gain colleagues who'll all work together to end it. Ila

Post by **Tonia Freeman** » 25 Aug 2022, 11:41

I think it would depend on the size of the organization and who they reported it to or what they did. Or maybe even how high up they were in the organization. Possible yes but I think highly unlikely.

BenjaminFrank · Post by **BenjaminFrank** » 25 Aug 2022, 13:15

No. A single person can not stop corruption. Attempting to do so would be suicide.

Samuel Sonia · Post by **Samuel Sonia** » 25 Aug 2022, 13:52

It is possible. It will not be easy, but with proper planning, strategizing, and patience, it is possible.

Avidreader888 · Post by **Avidreader888** » 25 Aug 2022, 17:03

I think the answer to that question lies in the novel. In spite of heavy opposition, loss and setbacks, Steve did make a change, almost singlehandedly. For most persons, the risk would not have been worth the reward as Steve's life and those he loved were in danger. His fellow officers were definitely thugs, who would stop at nothing to protect their secrets and corruption. It stayed with me how Steve, as a new officer, would defend handcuffed detainees being beaten upon by cops. He faced opposition all around and was steadfast in his quest to right the wrongs he saw daily.

joshfee77 · Post by **joshfee77** » 25 Aug 2022, 21:47

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?

As someone who has spent over two decades working in huge organisations, I can tell you one man trying to make any sort of significant difference is absolutely futile. Ultimately, we are all just a number to these corporations, and - no matter how good you are at your job or how much you've contributed to the business - if you leave, they'll just find another number to take your place. I had two separate job roles at my previous employer which were made redundant despite the hundreds of employees and managers these decisions displaced. I don't want to sound bitter, but it's ultimately all about the dollar. Business decisions in giant corporations rarely consider the lives of real people and how they might be affected. One man trying to make changes from the inside is like being on Twitter: you're just screaming into the void.

Agatha Bushguy · Post by **Agatha Bushguy** » 26 Aug 2022, 04:58

Do you think the person should just leave the system?
I do not think that person should leave the system.

Can a single person stop the corruption in such a huge organization?
Yes. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. That person can lay the foundation for a corruption-free organization and others will build on it in time.

Betelhem Demsie · Post by **Betelhem Demsie** » 26 Aug 2022, 05:42

No. It's impossible I think. There is nothing Steve can do if the majority is corrupted. He needs more colleagues like him to get to his dream. Good things are hard to happen, but corruption is like leaven, it needs little effort to corrupt the whole.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 26 Aug 2022, 14:21

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?

Both are, in my opinion, perfectly valid choices. One has the right to protect his or her integrity. And that's fine, especially if you have, for example, kids who could be endangered. However, without people who risk their safety, so-called "whistleblowers" corrupt organizations would never change.