Fusion microfinance: expansion with information technology
Publication date: 5 May 2021
Issue publication date: 5 May 2021
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
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Subject code
CSS 1: Accounting and Finance.
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Acknowledgements
Disclaimer. This case is written solely for educational purposes and is not intended to represent successful or unsuccessful managerial decision-making. The authors may have disguised names; financial and other recognizable information to protect confidentiality.
Citation
Garg, A. (2021), "Fusion microfinance: expansion with information technology", , Vol. 11 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-02-2020-0029
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited Bingley, United Kingdom
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