HRM005-Performance Management

Name Trimester Programme Batch Email

Bala Subramanian R, PhD Fourth PGDM Combined bala@rajagiri.edu
About the Course
This course examines the significance of an effective performance management system in helping organizations in defining and
achieving short and long term goals. Students will be oriented that it is an ongoing process of planning, facilitating, assessing, and
improving individual and organizational performance. This course will help students to understand that performance management is
concerned with identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance
with the strategic objectives of the organizations.
Course Outcomes mapped to Programme Learning Objectives (PLOs) PLO
CO1 To undertsand the importance of managing performane PLO 1 b
CO2 To understand the importance of PMS related documents and design the same PLO 2 b
CO3 To critically evaluate an appraisal system and make suggestion to improve it further PLO 2 a
To undertsand and illustarte the importance of linkage of PMS and Business strategy in
CO4 global context PLO 1 b
Mapped PLO
PLO 1b : Our graduates will be able to generate alternatives for effective problem solving.
PLO 2a : Our graduates will be able to deliver a quality presentation accompanied by appropriate technology.
PLO 2b : Our graduates will be able to produce quality business documents.
Session Plan
Session Topic/Assignment Reading Methodology

Lecture and Disucssion;

Performance Management System: Broef about the internal
1-2 Introduction Chapter 1, Aguinis, Herman components;

Basics of PM, definition, purpose,

3-4 principles, concerns Chapter 1, Aguinis, Herman Lecture and Disucssion

Performance Management System as

a business strategy and financial
5-6 results control systems. HRA at Barney Case Discussion

1. Chapter "Motivation" from 'Organizational

Behavior' of Stephen Robbins. Pearson
Motivational theories and Publication
7-8 performance, 2. The art of target setting Article Disucssion

1.Chapter "Motivation" from 'Organizational

Designing of Performance Behavior' of Stephen Robbins. Pearson
Management Systems based on Publication
9-10 motivational theories: 2. 'AI Powered Talent Management at Infosys' Case Discussion
Creating performance measures,
setting performance goals, measuring
performance, rewarding 1. Chapter 3&4 , Aguinis, Herman
11-12 Performance. 2. Case: Performance Management at Haier Case Discussion

1. Chapter 9, Aguinis, Herman

Performance linked to reward system 2. Seventh pay comission report: No annual
13-14 and employee productivity. increment for non-performing govt. employee Lecture and Disucssion
 1. Chapter 4 & 5, Aguinis, Herman
2. Case: Compensation and performance
Performance Appraisal: Performance evaluation at Arrow Electronics
goals and standards, need and 3. Excerpt from ‘Forced Ranking: Making
15-16 objectives of PA; Performance Management’ By Dick Grote Case Discussion

Uses and process of Performance

Appraisal, Characteristics of 1. Chapter 1, Aguinis, Herman
17-18 effective appraisal system; 2. People Management Ex

Different Methods of PA (Traditional

and Contemporary). Appraisal for 1. Chapter 5, Aguinis, Herman
19-20 managers, supervisors and workers. 2. LiveCase: Move - Leadership Performance Simulation

1. Chapter 5, Aguinis, Herman

Performance measurement and the 2. "The Balanced Scorecard—Measures that
balanced scorecard. Performance Drive Performance"by Robert S. Kaplan and
measurement issues and their David P. Norton
21-22 effects." 3. 360 degree feedback Article Disucssion

1. Case: Mary Griffin at Derby Foods

Performance Management 2. Case: Ramesh Patel at Aragon Entertainment
23-24 alternatives and their effects. Limited Case Discussion

Performance counselling, mentoring 1. Chapter 9, Aguinis, Herman

and coaching. Role of HR Mangers 2. The X-caliber project case: Giving and
25-26 and Line Managers in effective PMS, receiving feedback Role Play

Performance Management Systems in

global context: Philosophy, culture 1. Chapter 10, Aguinis, Herman
and practice in India and the top 2. Case: Agoda: People Analytics and Business
27-28 industrial economies of the world. Culture (A) Case Discussion

Performance management methods,

29-30 techniques and processes in MNCs. Chapter 1, Aguinis, Herman Lecture and Disucssion
References/Books
Aguinis, Herman. Performance management for dummies. John Wiley & Sons, 2019.
Grading Structure
Sl. No. Evaluation tool Marks CO Assessed Tool for Measurement
1 Mid Trimester 20
2 End Trimester 30 CO 1 Marks
3 Attendance 5
4 Individual Assignment 16 CO 2 Rubrics
5 Presentation and Group Project 14 CO 4 Rubrics
6 Quiz 15 CO 3 Marks
Learning & Teaching Activities -
Learning & Teaching Activitiy Session Course Outcomes
As per the course
Presentation outline CO1, CO3, and CO4
Group Project Off the class CO1, CO2, CO3, and CO4
Class Discussion All sessions CO1, CO3, and CO4
Group Activity in the class All sessions CO1, CO2, CO3, and CO4
Grading or Evaluation tools other than Examinations
1. Group Project: The group comprises not more than five students per roll no. As part of the project, they have to study the PMS
practices of an existing organization and submit a report.
2. Group Presentation: The students' group will be assigned a business case study. It should be analyzed and presented in the class
as per the schedule.
3. Individual Assignment: Details will be shared in the class
Usage of AI tools is allowed for assignment submission. The student has to narrate what tool they used and how did they use. Extra
credit will be given if applied properly.
4. Quiz: The mid term quiz will be conducted after the 15th session in moolde.
Course policies

Assignment Schedule
Date /
Sl.No. Session Assignment/Presentation Due Date/ Session
The assigned titles should
be made as PPT and
submitted before 10th
session after which a
schedule will be made for
1 Presentation titles will be assigned within the first 5 classes. all presentations.

Group project will be assigned; The task will be to study a PMS, and
2 make a report, followed by group viva; 24/07/2023
Course Requirement
Mode of End Term Examination is Lab based No