It is important to understand the nature of the business you work for as an analyst. Contact some information systems developers and ask them about their employers. Do they seem to know a lot about the nature of the business? If so, how did the developers gain that knowledge—for example, was it through self-study, formal training or course work, or on-the-job training via participation in system development projects? What are the developers’ plans for the future—for example, do the plans involve more training, more courses, or working on projects in specific business areas?