ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Civic virtue (organizational citizenship behavior dimension)

Civic virtue is a fancy phrase that means being a good member of your community. This can also apply to your workplace, which is kind of like a smaller community. When people show civic virtue at work, it means they are doing extra things that help the community, even if nobody told them to do it. It's like being a superhero for your workplace!

For example, let's say you work in an office and there's a coworker who always forgets to turn off their computer when they leave. You notice this and instead of just ignoring it, you take the time to make sure their computer is turned off so the office can save energy. That's an act of civic virtue!

These little acts might not seem like a big deal, but they can make a big difference. When people show civic virtue at work, it helps make the workplace a better and happier place for everyone. So, even if nobody tells you to do something extra, it's always a good idea to show some civic virtue and help out your community!