What is the correct method to ensure the Request for Activation Workflow is used for all pages published by a group of authors?

The correct method to ensure that the Request for Activation Workflow is used for all pages published by a group of authors is to remove the right to the replicate action from appropriate users. By removing the permission to directly replicate content, you enforce the requirement that these authors must go through the Request for Activation Workflow for their content to be published. This effectively establishes a controlled approval process, ensuring that no content is published without undergoing the designated workflow.

This approach is a best practice in content management, as it helps maintain quality and oversight over what gets published, aligning with organizational standards and governance.

Other options may provide different methods for managing workflows but do not achieve the same level of enforcement concerning the workflow's application for page publication. For example, overlaying the Request for Activation workflow or adding users to it does not restrict their ability to bypass the process unless the right to publish directly is removed. Setting a policy may be useful for other aspects of content management but does not guarantee that authors will adhere to the specific workflow requirement.