Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) Competency Based HRM and Performance Management System Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the M.M.S. syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26: Semesters I and II from the revised circular and Semesters III and IV from the new one, both approved by the Academic Council on 20 May 2025. The earlier choice-based syllabus is still set alongside it for repeating candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Competency-based HRM and Performance Management System
Course objectives
- 1 To introduce the fundamentals and principles of competency-based human resource management systems.
- 2 To enable students to design and implement effective performance management frameworks aligned with organizational strategies.
- 3 To develop skills to critically evaluate performance appraisal methods, including contemporary and competency-based approaches.
- 4 To cultivate understanding of aligning employee competencies with organizational goals for performance enhancement.
- 5 To foster practical application of competency models for enhancing talent acquisition, retention, and development strategies.
Course outcomes
- CO1: To understand history, concept, functions, and significant role of competency in the organization.
- CO2: To analyse the competency mapping process and its application using various methods and tools in the organisation.
- CO3: To create various approaches towards building a competency model and integrate the applications with HRM functions
- CO4: To understand the conceptual framework of Performance Management System in the organisation
- CO5: To apply and create methods of performance appraisal and evaluate the effectiveness of various performance appraisal methods in the organisation
Unit 1 CO2, CO1 · 2 hours
Introduction and Concept of Competency: • Definition and history of competency • Difference between competence and competency • Types of Competencies – Generic, Behavioural and Functional • Key components of Competency Framework
Unit 2 CO2 · 3 hours
Competency Mapping Process: • Meaning and Definition • Process of Mapping Competency for HR functions
Unit 3 CO3 · 3 hours
Developing Competency Framework and Models: • Meaning of Competency Model • Development of competency framework • Five level of Competency Model, Mc Clelland’s Competency Model & Lancester Model of Competency
Unit 4 CO3 · 3 hours
Measurement and Metrics of Competency Mapping: • Methods of Data Collection • Repertory Grid • Critical Incident Method • Expert Surveys • Job Analysis and Design • Behavioral Event Interview, etc.
Unit 5 CO2, CO3 · 4 hours
Assessment of Competency; Using Various Tools: • Conducting various exercises in Assessment Centre- In Basket Exercise, Group Discussion, Role Play, Exercises, and Simulations • Psychometric Tools • Feedback and Report writing
Unit 6 CO4 · 3 hours
Foundation of Performance Management System • Concept and Definition of Performance Management System • Objective and Scope of Performance Management Systems • Importance of Performance Management System
Unit 7 CO4 · 3 hours
Management of Performance: • Components of Performance Management • Process for Managing Performance • Implications of Performance Management System
Unit 8 CO4 · 3 hours
Dimensions to measure Performance • Setting Performance Standards • Job Analysis in Performance • Goal Setting: KPIs, KRAs, SMART goals
Unit 9 CO5 · 3 hours
Performance Appraisal System Implementation: • Defining Performance Appraisal • Methods of Performance Appraisal • Biases and Errors in Performance Appraisal • Approaches to Performance Appraisal • Appraisal Interviews
Unit 10 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours
PMS Feedback and Ethics in Performance Management: • Performance Feedback • Guidelines of Corrective Feedback • Need and Role of Performance Consulting • Ethical Issues and Dilemmas in Performance Management
Textbooks
- 1 The handbook of Competency Mapping: Understanding, Designing and implementing Competency Models in organizations by Seema Sanghi Sage Publication
- 2 Competency Mapping and Assessment: A practitioner’s Handbook: Seema Sanghi Routledge India Original.
- 3 Armstrong, M. & Baron, A., Performance Management and development, Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai
- 4 Bagchi, S. N., Performance management, Cengage Learning India
- 5 Bhattacharyya, D.K., Performance Management Systems and Strategies, Pearson Education
Reference Books
- 1 Performance Management by Julie Freeman
- 2 Bringing out the best in people by Daniels.
- 3 Effective Performance Appraisal by James Neil
- 4 International Human Resource Management by Peter J Dowling, Device E Welch, 4th Edition.
- 5 International Human Resource Management by Hilary Harris, Chris Brewster and Paul Sparrow, VMP Publishers and Distributors
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for Master of Management Studies (Two Year), Semester III and IV, AC 20/05/2025, Item No. 7.11 (N), in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording and unit numbering are as printed there. The PDF above is the syllabus's own page, unaltered.
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