Matching Pairs Intercultural Business Matching PairsOnline version Match key concepts in intercultural business communication to enhance your understanding of decision-making and cultural differences. by marco rabadan 1 decision-maker 2 dilemma 3 deputy 4 decline 5 dividing line 6 departmental 7 emphasis 8 exaggerate A person or entity with the authority or responsibility to make decision A person appointed to act as a substitute for another, typically in an official capacity. A boundary or demarcation that separates two distinct areas or concepts. Special importance, value, or prominence given to something. To represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is; to overstate or embellish. A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones. To decrease or diminish in quantity, quality, or importance; to politely refuse or reject an offer or invitation. Relating to or characteristic of a particular department, especially in a large organization or government.