Which One of the Following Actions by a Financial Manager

question 245

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following actions by a financial manager is most aligned with the goal of financial management?

• A) Increasing the size of a firm by acquiring a non-profitable competitor.
• B) Increasing the sales of the firm by expanding the company's sales force.
• C) Issuing additional shares of stock to repay all of the firm's long-term debt.
• D) Improving the efficiency of the company such that the value of the stock increases.
• E) Increasing the bonuses paid to the top executives as the size of the firm increases.

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