Which of the following is not a characteristic of decentralization?

Decentralization puts decision$-$making authority in the hands of those with the most information on day$-$to$-$day operations.

Decentralization reduces how accountable lower$-$level managers are for the outcomes of their decisions.

Decentralization helps to train lower$-$level managers for higher level positions.

Decentralization allows top management to concentrate on bigger issues such as overall strategy.