Local city governments operate as municipal corporations. They possess the authority to buy and sell real estate, engage in contracts and partnerships with private entities, and manage large workforces, sometimes numbering in the thousands. Although their funding sources and foundational purposes differ from those of private and public corporations, they face many of the same challenges as any large organization.

Internal policies and rules within city governments can become outdated, fail to adapt to changes in personnel and organizational culture, or lose sight of their original intent. They may also prove ineffective in addressing the needs of internal stakeholders and employees. Like any major corporation, it's crucial for municipal governments to regularly review and update their policies to ensure they remain relevant and effective in serving their communities and employees.

A behavioral analytic approach to policy change employs a scientific method to solve problems and implement meaningful, measurable, and verifiable improvements. This method eliminates guesswork and ensures that changes are based on data-driven insights.