Which One of the Following Actions by a Financial Manager

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.