Controladoria em empresas familiares: uma análise bibliométrica da produção científica brasileira (2015–2025)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the scientific production on Controllership in family businesses from 2015 to 2025 through a bibliometric approach. The research was conducted using the Google Scholar database, based on specific selection criteria for studies addressing both the practical applications of Controllership and its conceptual and structural aspects, with an emphasis on its role as an informational support tool for decision-making processes. The final sample comprised 13 publications, including articles, dissertations, and undergraduate theses. The results indicate that, although the topic has recently attracted growing interest, the scientific output remains scarce and fragmented. The analyses reveal a strong influence of Borinelli’s (2006) classical framework and highlight the most recurrent thematic axes. It is concluded that Controllership, when applied to the context of family businesses, assumes a strategic role in integrating management and governance; however, its academic consolidation still requires further theoretical development and broader empirical studies.