This document outlines an operational research assignment containing 4 students' names and roll numbers. It then provides information about operational research, including that it uses scientific approaches to problem solving through mathematical and statistical modeling to help with executive decision making and cost reduction. It notes operational research is used in areas like personnel, production, financial, and marketing management and in public sectors such as airways, hospitals, government, banks, railways, and highways. The document also lists some characteristics and limitations of operational research.