Examining How Organizational Culture Shapes Motivation in Human Resource Management and How It Can Be Incorporated in a Consulting Business

Organizational culture refers to a set of values and behavioral factors that contribute towards the unique social and psychological identity as well as the environment of a given business entity. This organizational ethos is an important component for the success of a business, because it affects the interactions between people at the organization, the context of knowledge creation, promotion of, or resistance to change and the manner whereby people share knowledge. The creation of an effective organizational culture is thus an important concept that provides businesses with a competitive edge and promotes smooth operation. This paper explores the concept of organizational culture by providing a critical review of the existing literature. The examination aims to provide a fundamental appreciation of the impact of organizational culture on motivation in the context of human resource management. To this end, it also offers a general overview of how organizational culture can be incorporated into a consulting business that operates in diverse fields such as project management, business development, e-commerce and other related business concepts. It also gives recommendations on how an organizational culture can be sustained.