Which option best illustrates transformational leadership?

• A. The Leader Forms Subgroups or Task Forces That Make Decisions About Unit Problems
• B. Adjusts His/Her Strategies to Fit the Current Situation
• C. Stimulates Group Interest in Establishing Unit Goals That Contribute to the Agency Mission
• D. Provides Funding for Continuing Education Conferences to Staff Who Have Not Used Any Sick Leave

Answer: (C)

Transformational leadership centers on inspiring and aligning followers around a shared, motivating vision and empowering them to contribute to meaningful change. Stimulating group interest in establishing unit goals that contribute to the agency mission does exactly that: it connects the team's work to a broader purpose, invites collaboration in setting direction, and builds commitment to a shared mission.

The other behaviors reflect different leadership approaches. Forming subgroups to decide problems emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, but not the elevating, vision-driven motivation hallmark of transformational leadership. Adjusting strategies to fit the situation is about adapting to context, aligning more with situational or adaptive styles. Providing funding for conferences is supportive and developmental, but it centers on resources or rewards rather than inspiring a collective, mission-focused transformation.