Ambrose Was Rated as Having Average Performance Levels When He

Multiple Choice

Ambrose was rated as having average performance levels when he worked in the design department of the Midwestern region of the company.Last year Ambrose was transferred to the Northeastern region where he holds the same job.Although Ambrose's production numbers have been consistent,he has been rated as an outstanding performer this year.It is most likely that Ambrose's varying performance appraisals have been affected by the ____ error.

A) central tendency
B) primacy
C) halo
D) contrast