1.3. Third Question - Assessing Feasibility

Now how they do it? Here is the thought from cognitive and heuristic perspective. Let us imagine that we have four people whom we asked to install this rainwater harvesting tank okay it is simple, four people they are the citizen of Bangladesh in coastal Bangladesh, and we want them to install this small household tank. So if you ask them what questions will come first in their mind what will they think first.

When considering the installation of a rainwater harvesting tank, individuals will first ponder their current situation and its risks. This is particularly pertinent in Bangladesh, where water supply issues may be common. The first step in their decision-making process involves assessing whether their present water situation poses any real risk to their health. This reflects a fundamental cognitive process where people evaluate their immediate environment before making a decision.

Imagine you're considering buying a new car. Before deciding, you'd likely think about your current vehicle's reliability and whether it's safe to drive. If your car frequently breaks down, that would push you to seek a replacement. Similarly, the individuals assessing the need for a rainwater harvesting tank first evaluate the quality of their current water supply.

This phase, according to that, we can call a kind of risk appraisal. What extent this risk will happen how it will happen the severity and vulnerability question okay. So I have a kind of appraisal of risk. I am evaluating my own risk.

The risk appraisal phase consists of evaluating the likelihood and severity of the water quality risk. People contemplate the degree of threat they face based on their water supply. This assessment influences their willingness to take action. Risk appraisal involves both an assessment of vulnerability (how susceptible they are to having poor water quality) and severity (how bad the outcomes of drinking unsafe water could be).

Think of this phase as someone trying to determine whether or not to relocate due to a natural disaster. If they live in an area frequently affected by hurricanes, they might assess how severe the damage has been in previous storms and whether their home is built to withstand such events. They evaluate if the risk is significant enough to warrant moving to a safer location.

What the second questions come to his mind. Well you can think I cannot see you right now, but you can think that you can imagine I give you some time that would help you to brainstorming, action storming okay. So the thing I will think not only cost many people think about the cost, but I will think also is it really effective?

After assessing the risk, the next key consideration is whether the proposed solution, such as installing a rainwater harvesting tank, is effective in mitigating that risk. People will question if this tank can genuinely reduce their drinking water risk. They might seek opinions from friends or relatives who have installed similar systems to validate its effectiveness. This step underscores the importance of evaluating the perceived effectiveness of potential solutions in decision-making.

Can't find relief from allergies? You might consider different medications available. Before making a purchase, you'd likely consult someone who has used the medication or read reviews online to find out if it truly works. This is similar to prospective users evaluating whether the rainwater tank is a worthwhile investment.

This is we called response efficacy, particularly outcome expectancy. If I am going to install someone what is the return out of it, will it work? What are the merits and demerits of it okay, will it work or not?.

In this chunk, the focus is on 'response efficacy,' which refers to the belief that taking an action will lead to a beneficial outcome. Individuals weigh the potential advantages (like improved water safety) against the disadvantages (cost, maintenance effort, etc.). This belief is crucial in their decision-making process; if they do not believe the rainwater harvesting tank will be effective, they are unlikely to proceed with its installation.

Consider the process of deciding whether to enroll in a gym. Before signing up, you'd weigh the benefits of improved health and fitness against the costs of membership and the time commitment to attend. If you believe the gym will help you achieve your goals, you're more likely to sign up. Similarly, individuals need to believe in the potential benefits of the rainwater tank before they commit.

Can I do it, it could be many reasons can I do it could be question of cost, it could be question of that availability of the materials, it could be kind of question of like I have enough space or not right.

In this final chunk, individuals assess their ability to implement the solution they have chosen. They consider practical aspects such as financial resources (can they afford the tank?), availability of installation materials, and physical space in their property to accommodate the tank. This stage is critical as it transforms the decision-making process from theoretical consideration to practical implementation.

Imagine deciding to open a restaurant. While you may have a great concept and the desire to start, you would need to evaluate if you have the funds to rent a location, hire staff, and purchase equipment. If you can't secure these essentials, the dream remains just that—a dream. Similarly, individuals want to ensure they have the means and capacity to install the rainwater tank before moving forward.

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