The research data were collected between October 2010 and
March 2011. First, e-mail addresses and telephone information for
654 automotive sector companies (auto part segment) located in
Brazil were collected at the National Automotive Vehicle Component
Industry Union. E-mails were sent to respondents occupying
the highest positions in production/operations areas at Brazilian
automotive companies. The e-mails contained a brief explanation
about the study and an invitation for the operations/manufacturing
manager to participate. The choice of the operations/
manufacturing manager was made because the operations/
manufacturing area generates most of the environmental impacts
and is responsible for several operational performance measures. It
is also the area responsible for LM practices. In addition, because
the operations/manufacturing manager is a line manager, he
should be familiar with the HR practices for managing operations/
manufacturing area employees