Fusion microfinance: expansion with information technology. Issue 1 (5th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garg, Adarsh
• Is Part Of: Emerald emerging markets case studies. Volume 11:Issue 1(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2021-05-05
• Subjects: Finance companies -- Technology management/strategy -- Sustainability
• DOI: 10.1108/EEMCS-02-2020-0029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2045-0621

Abstract

Abstract : Learning outcomes: After working through the case and assignment questions, students will be able to understand the following: the functioning of the microfinance institutions (MFIs); how the importance of using information technology (IT) can generate a competitive edge; and how emergent technologies, business analytics play a significant role in the expansion of business by helping in decision-making and meet up the corporate social responsibility by ethical disposal of electronic waste. Case overview/synopsis: Fusion Microfinance Private Limited is a start-up company with a vision to build a professionally managed MFI that can achieve a healthy amalgamation of social and financial sustainability. It is operational in the less penetrated North Central part of India spread across four states (Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi). Fusion appreciated the importance of IT and gradually leveraged IT to help the automation of various functions. Fusion wants to further optimize the organizational outreach to its rural clients by integrating its core function with IT. IT facilitates its huge client network conveniently with the usage of IT. Fusion also aims further to reduce its carbon footprint, thus moving towards the goal of achieving environmental sustainability through IT. Complexity academic level: Undergraduate- or graduate-level course on management information systems, environmental sustainability or emergent technologies. Supplementary materials: Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [e-mail] to request teaching notes. Subject code: CSS 1: Accounting and Finance.