The Human Resources Manager at the Apex Golf and Tennis

The Human Resources manager at the Apex Golf and Tennis Club has just calculated the employee absenteeism rate for 2012, and it is 25% higher than it was in 2010 and 2011.He should

A) wait until the end of 2013 and see what the rate is then.
B) begin a major restructuring effort.
C) reduce employees' work hours.
D) address job design and ways to deal with work overload.
E) institute strict disciplinary procedures for employees who are absent.