A short-term financial decision based on an MNC management's expectation that the local foreign currency will appreciate may be

increasing local accounts receivable and decreasing local accounts payable

Explanation:

In simple words, accounts receivables refers to the amount that the company will receive from its debtors and accounts payable is the amount that the company will pay to its creditors. Thus, if the local currency appreciates , the company will receive a higher amount but will be obligated to pay a lower amount.