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 deputy 2 decline 3 exaggerate 4 departmental 5 dilemma 6 decision-maker 7 emphasis 8 dividing line A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones. 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. Relating to or characteristic of a particular department, especially in a large organization or government. To represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is; to overstate or embellish. To decrease or diminish in quantity, quality, or importance; to politely refuse or reject an offer or invitation.