Upfront Tool and Dye Makers apply its in$-$depth understanding of the challenges facing manufacturers to design and build custom machine tools that are highly valued by business customers. To maintain its competitive advantage, Upfront Tool also wants to avoid spending more than is necessary on administrative activities such as managing employee benefits. What would be the most effective way for Upfront Tool to minimize administrative expenses without sacrificing quality?

Multiple Choice

hiring new employees with administrative skills

downsizing the workforce so fewer administrators are needed

moving to a location where low$-$cost workers are abundant

outsourcing administrative work to an organization that specializes in these services

hiring temporary workers to fill permanent job positions