Definition
Suzanne Rivard is a Canadian academic and researcher specializing in information systems, information technology (IT) management, and knowledge management. She holds a professorship at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and is recognized for contributions to the study of IT alignment, business value of IT, and the governance of information resources.
Overview
Rivard earned her Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Since joining UQAM in the early 1990s, she has served in various capacities, including Director of the Centre for Research on Innovation and Knowledge (CRIK) and Vice‑Dean for Research in the Faculty of Administration. Her scholarly work encompasses empirical investigations of IT adoption, strategic alignment between IT and business objectives, and the role of knowledge processes in organizational performance. Rivard has published extensively in peer‑reviewed journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information & Management, and Journal of Management Information Systems. She has also contributed to several edited volumes and conference proceedings.
In recognition of her impact on the information systems field, Rivard was elected a Fellow of the Association for Information Systems (FAIS) in 2016. She has held editorial responsibilities for journals, including serving on the editorial board of Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS). Her research projects have received funding from Canadian agencies such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Etymology/Origin
The name “Suzanne Rivard” combines a common French‑derived given name, Suzanne, with the surname Rivard, which is of French‑Canadian origin. The surname is historically linked to families settled in Québec, Canada.
Characteristics
- Research Focus: IT‑business strategic alignment, knowledge management, IT governance, and the measurement of IT value.
- Methodological Approach: Predominantly quantitative and mixed‑methods research, employing surveys, statistical modeling, and case studies.
- Academic Roles: Professor, department chair, research centre director, and senior editorial board member.
- Professional Recognition: Fellow of the Association for Information Systems; recipient of several best‑paper awards in the information systems community.
- Teaching: Courses taught include Information Systems Strategy, Research Methods in IS, and Knowledge Management.
Related Topics
- Information Systems Alignment
- Knowledge Management in Organizations
- IT Governance and Value Assessment
- Canadian Information Systems Research Community
- Association for Information Systems (AIS) Fellowship Program
References: Publications authored by Suzanne Rivard in peer‑reviewed journals; faculty profile on the Université du Québec à Montréal website; Association for Information Systems fellowship announcements.