The television set
...ront of his house and he was responsible for its safety. DEFINE OBJECTIVES To curb futile attraction for outsiders that hampered the daily lives with continuous interference and to avoid unfruitful usage of the provided visual resources. GENERATE ALTERNATIVES *Suitable provision of security around and within the boundaries of the farmers’ fields which can be done by installation of good quality and barb wired fences. * Fixed laws for television timings with restricted allotment of time for entertainment should be imposed to keep the outsiders’ entry highly selective. *There should be appropriate provision of televisions or else provision for radios should bemade. such that the people of the smaller villages do not get suppressed behind the curtains of usage of television by the people of other villages. DEVELOP CRITERIA Weighing each and every alternative on the basis of: COST-In terms of money to be invested on each alternative. FAVORABLE RECEPTION-Acceptance of the alternatives by the villagers and outsiders DISORDER-Is the alternative effective enough to solve the problems faced by the Sultanpur residents because of the outsiders? EVALUATE ALTERNATIVES COST *Replacing television by alternate means of know how comparatively involves a huge cost. *Provision of suitable security would be a costly alternative to opt for as it includes the cost of fencing material and installation charges. *Fixed laws implementation involves least cost as they are to be made by the Pradhan of the village. FAVORABLE RECEPTION * If firm laws are implemented by the Pradhan of Sultanpur, outsiders will watch out and behave themselves. * Replacement of television by other means of know how might not be acceptable to villagers who are not given this option. * Provision of security like fencing might not be acceptable to the outsiders and they might get offended. DISORDER * Firm laws implementation will strongly act in favor of Sultanpur residents in avoiding rowdism, thefts etc. as the interlopers will think twice before creating any nuisance. * Provision of security will succeed in avoiding disorderliness by reducing the number of thefts and robberies. * Replacement of television by other means of know how will reduce disorderliness to a large extent as everyone will have their own visual or audio aids. PRIORITISE ALTERNATIVES 1) Strict ...