What type of motivation does transformational leadership create?

• A. Short-term, compliance-based motivation.
• B. External motivation from rewards.
• C. Long-term, commitment-based motivation.
• D. Passive motivation.

Answer: (C)

Transformational leadership builds intrinsic motivation by inspiring a compelling vision, modeling high standards, and empowering followers. This approach helps people internalize the organization’s goals and values, feel a personal sense of purpose, and take ownership of the mission. The result is a sustained, long-term commitment that drives ongoing effort, not just momentary compliance or rewards.

Short-term, compliance-based motivation aligns more with transactional approaches that emphasize rules and contingent rewards or punishments. External motivation from rewards centers on rewards rather than internal drive, and passive motivation reflects disengagement, which transformational leadership actively counters. So the type of motivation created is long-term, commitment-based motivation.