The document describes 3 assignment optimization questions: 1) Assign 3 programmers to 3 application programs to minimize total computer time based on an expertise matrix. 2) Assign 5 employees to 5 jobs to minimize total man-hours based on an effectiveness matrix showing time for each employee on each job. 3) Assign 5 existing agencies to supply product to 5 additional cities to minimize total travel distance based on a distance matrix between agencies and cities.