A leader's duty encompasses directing and assisting the team in achieving its objectives and tasks. Ongoing support entails supplying required resources, resolving uncertainties, clearing impediments, and fostering optimal performance. This type of aid enhances team spirit and guarantees that performance benchmarks are met. Explanation of Other Options:
(B) reward: Although significant, rewards are generally given post-performance, not consistently.
(C) feedback: Feedback is beneficial but not always continuous or directly involved like support.
(D) confidence: Leaders build confidence, but the tangible and immediate contribution comes from support.