Tool for Assessing the Use of Management Controls, Integrated Risk Management, Innovation Practices and Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance Practices on Poultry Farms

The study developed an instrument to jointly assess the use of management controls, integrated risk management, innovation and ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) practices on poultry farms. A descriptive, survey-type, mixed-method study was carried out, using the Delphi Technique to collect data from 15 experts who helped develop and validate the research instrument. The result was made up of 7 blocks, 34 questions and 197 assertions, enabling integrated studies in these four areas, with a focus on the poultry industry. A theoretical model was then built with 9 assumptions for future research, suggesting a joint relationship between management controls, integrated risk management, innovation and ESG practices, and highlighting innovation as a facilitator of these interactions. This focus on the poultry link addresses a gap in the literature, which generally deals with these issues in isolation and focused on the agro-industry. The study aims to meet the demands of poultry producers and support the development of this fundamental link for the efficiency of the broiler chain, which is essential for the sustainability and growth of the sector.