Nicholas is a systems engineer at Databell Corp.,a manufacturer of electronic gadgets.He reports to work on time and stays in the office,well beyond his working hours,to help other colleagues with their projects.He is also willing to work on weekends.Nicholas's attitude exemplifies _____ in this scenario.

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Nicholas's behavior exemplifies organizational citizenship behavior, which refers to the voluntary actions that employees take to improve the overall functioning of the organization, beyond their job requirements. His willingness to help others and work beyond regular hours demonstrates his commitment to the organization's success. The Hawthorne effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior due to being observed, but this does not apply in this scenario. The halo effect refers to the bias that occurs when an observer's impression of someone's positive trait influences their interpretation of other traits, which is not applicable here. Finally, continuance commitment refers to the reasons employees stay with an organization, such as perceived costs of leaving or lack of alternative options, and does not apply in this scenario.

Nicholas Is a Systems Engineer at Databell Corp