Given the Complexity of These Two Businesses, Do You Believe

question 84

Essay

Given the complexity of these two businesses, do you believe the acquisition of Gillette by P&G made sense?

---

Definitions:

Set-Point

The theory that each individual has a genetically determined range of weight and temperature that their body will try to maintain to stay at optimal health.

Metabolism

The complex set of chemical reactions within a living organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life, involving energy production and utilization.

Food Restriction

The practice of limiting the amount and/or type of food ingested, often used for weight control or medical reasons.

Obesity

A medical condition involving excess body fat that increases the risk of health problems.