Do you honestly think I’m being so literal when I use the term “business” that I’m talking about devs getting involved in financial matters? I’m talking about developers approaching their job with the understanding that they work for a business, and that their output is intended to drive business results. If they don’t understand how their work affects the business, there is an issue.

> That is poor communication.

…yes…as I said, there needs to be a tight chain of command with clear directives at each layer, in other words, good communication. When there is a break in the communication chain, the only thing you can rely on is an individual developers judgement.