The assignment problem in the general form can be stated as follows: “Given n facilities, n jobs and the effectiveness of each facility for each job, the problem is to assign each facility to one and only one job in such a way that the measure of effectiveness is optimised (Maximised or Minimised).”
The Generalized Assignment Problem has shown to be NP-hard and therefore efficient algorithms are needed, especially for large problems.
In applied mathematics, the maximum generalized assignment problem is a problem in combinatorial optimization. This problem is a generalization of the assignment problem in which both tasks and agents have a size. Moreover, the size of each task might vary from one agent to the other.
For example, suppose an accounts officer has 4 subordinates and 4 tasks. The subordinates differ in efficiency and take different time to perform each task. If one task is to be assigned to one person in such a way that the total person hours are minimised, the problem is called an assignment problem.
The assignment method is a way of allocating organizational resources in which each resource is assigned to a particular task. The resource could be monetary, personnel, or technological.
Using the assignment method, the teacher creates an assignment with clear instructions, milestones, and grading criteria based on an outcome that students need to achieve. The teacher monitors and advises students as they work on the assignment and provides feedback that challenges students to improve.
Standard Assignment Form means, with respect to any Interest or portion thereof being assigned from one Member to another Member or its Affiliate pursuant to Article XI, an assignment and assumption agreement executed and delivered by the assignor and the assignee (i) pursuant to which the assignor shall assign to the ...