Carla offered $150,000 to the vice president of operations of AltoChem Co. to induce her to divulge a secret process. In some states Carla would be guilty of commercial bribery.

Commercial Bribery

The act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of a businessperson or employee without the knowledge or consent of the employer.

Vice President

An executive or officer ranking below a president or CEO, often responsible for a specific department or area within an organization.