Plankton Inc. determines that it needs to train 200 employees on using a new software application. Jason, the training administrator, is investigating options to find the one that will meet the company's needs within the budget available. He determines that no one at Plankton knows enough about the software to provide the training. Which plan would be most likely to achieve training objectives at the lowest cost?

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Option E, having employees participate in a general outside training course for the software, would be the most cost-effective option because it leverages existing training resources without the need to hire external consultants, and allows for a standardized training program that can be applied to all employees. It also avoids the potential inefficiencies of employees trying to learn on their own with just user manuals or having Jason deliver the training with limited experience or expertise. Delaying the program or trying to cobble together a custom training program without sufficient expertise would also likely be more expensive and less effective in achieving training objectives.