Abstract: A system for controlling task assignment and work schedules includes a database server (1), an application server (2) for users to access and handle information stored in the database server, and a plurality of distributed client computers (4) connected with the application server by a network (3). The database server is used to store rule information on types of tasks, historical records of tasks, and in-process work of employees of an organization. The application server is used to schedule tasks, assign employees to handle the tasks, monitor handling of the tasks, and integrate results of handling of different tasks by different employees all by using the information stored in the database server. The system provides assignment and scheduling of tasks according to the nature of the tasks and in-process work of employees. Current statuses of tasks are accessible in real time. A related method is also disclosed.