A system for assigning and managing tasks for individuals within an organization who are working together on a larger project, such as an electronic auction. Under this embodiment, once the need to procure an item (or service) is identified, an electronic auction is scheduled, and a request for quotations...http://www.google.de/patents/US20020087382?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020087382 - Method and system for assigning and tracking tasks, such as under an electronic auction