Develop the Network Representation of the Assignment Problem that Fowles is facing.

Linear Programming Model of for Fowles Marketing and Research

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Example: Fowle Marketing and Research has just received requests for market research studies from three new clients. The company faces the task of assigning a project leader (agent) to each client (task). Currently, three individuals have no other commitments and are available for the project leader assignments. Fowle's management realizes, however, that the time required to complete each study will depend of the experience and ability of the project leader assigned. The 3 projects have approximately the same priority, and the company wants to assign project leaders to minimize the total number of days required to complete all 3 projects. If a project leader is| assigned to one client only, what assignments should be made? Client 1 2 3 10 15 9 9 Project Leader Terry Carle McClymonds 5 9 18 5 6 14 3 If Fowle's Marketing were to consider all the assignments, then a total of 9 assignment alternatives are possible