Which type of leadership involves a focus on exchanging valued goods in return for something leaders want?

A) Transformational leadership
B) Supportive leadership
C) Transactional leadership
D) Empowering leadership
E) Participative leadership

Transactional leadership is a type of leadership that involves a focus on exchanging valued goods in return for something leaders want. In this leadership style, leaders use rewards and punishments to motivate followers to achieve goals or deliver expected performance. It is based on the assumption that people are primarily motivated by self-interest and that they will respond to rewards or punishments for their actions.