Final answer:
To initiate the approval process that routes records to the vice president for approval, you need to create a workflow rule, execute the approval process, and save the record entering the process.
Step-by-step explanation:
Subject: Workflow Automation
In order to initiate the approval process for routing the appropriate records to the vice president for approval, you need to follow these steps:
- Create a workflow rule that evaluates the salary amount and triggers the approval process if the salary is greater than $100,000 USD.
- Execute the approval process by clicking on the 'Submit for Approval' button on the record's detail page layout.
- Save the record so that it automatically enters the approval process.
An additional option mentioned, which is not required in this case, is to create a workflow rule that sends a notification to the vice president if the salary is greater than $100,000 USD.