Pfalz Bakeries,Inc

Pfalz Bakeries,Inc.,has experienced problems staffing its operations during the week of Mardi Gras,even though this is a busy and profitable time period for the company.Many employees schedule their vacations during Mardi Gras,but demand for king cakes peaks during this week.The HR manager feels it would have a negative impact on employee morale to ban any vacations during Mardi Gras week.Which of the following is the best option for the HR manager to maintain staffing levels and bakery sales?

A) Require employees to work the last scheduled day before Mardi Gras and the first scheduled day after Mardi Gras.
B) Give employees free king cakes every day during Mardi Gras week.
C) Close down the bakery during Mardi Gras and give employees a week of unpaid vacation.
D) Pay employees who work during Mardi Gras week time-and-one-half.