Genevieve Bassellier
Regular biography
Genevieve Bassellier is an Associate Professor in Information Systems at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, where she also serves as Vice-Dean, Programs. Her research focuses on Digital Goods, Digital Platforms, Information Technology Strategy, and Technology & Innovation. She investigates the role of social factors, knowledge, and emotions in the adoption and implementation of Information Technologies. Her work has been published in journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, and the Journal of Management Information Systems. She has served on the editorial board of JMIS and as an Associate Editor for MISQ. She teaches in the BCom, MBA, and PhD programs.
Scholar-generated biography
Genevieve Bassellier Desautels is a faculty member in the Faculty of Management at McGill University, specializing in the management of information technologies. Her research explores the intersection of business and IT, focusing on the development of IT competence among professionals and its impact on IT-business partnerships. She investigates how IT competence influences organizational outcomes, such as IT alignment, innovation, and digital transformation. Her work also examines the role of IT governance, leadership, and shared understanding in fostering effective collaboration between business and IT units. Desautels' research contributes to understanding how information systems can drive economic growth and organizational performance through strategic IT adoption and management.