How does using data $in$ decision$-$making help mitigate the influence $of$ the HIPPO $(Highest$ Paid Person$s$ Opinion$)?$

$A.$ Data gives everyone access $to$ facts, reducing the impact $of$ opinions regardless $of$ the source.

$B.$ Data ensures that only top executives make decisions, $as$ they are the ones who understand $it$ best.

$C.$ Data $is$ biased toward lower$-$level employees, balancing power $in$ decision$-$making processes.

$D.$ Data complicates decision$-$making $by$ introducing too many facts $to$ consider.