of the assignment, as shown in the table on this page. over the schedule set In part (6)7 The scale is 1 (least desirable) to 5 (most desirable). (d) What are the strengths and weaknesses of this Which assignments should be made if the total of the ratings is to be maximized? 219-32 The XYZ Corporation is expanding its market to Bechtold Con include Texas. Each salesperson is assigned to po- power tential distributors in one of five different areas. It is anticipated that the salesperson will spend about three to four weeks in the assigned area. A statewide marketing campaign will begin once the product has been delivered to the distributors. The five salespoo- ple who will be assigned to these areas (one person for each area) have rated the areas on the desirability Table for Problem 9-32 AUSTIN/SAN DALLAS/FT. EL PASO/ HOUSTON CORPUS CHRISTIRIO ANTONIO WORTH WEST TEXAS GALVESTON GRANDE VALLEY Erica Louis Maria Paul Orlando Network for Problem 9-33