We were not PERMITTED to increase the budget for the marketing department.
We were not GIVEN PERMISSION to increase the budget for the marketing department.
The economic crisis GREATLY IMPACTED the way our company works.
The economic crisis HAD / MADE A GREAT IMPACT ON the way our company works.
If they ACT DECISIVELY, they could minimise their financial losses.
If they TAKE DECISIVE ACTION, they could minimise their financial losses.