In the novel aswell... Hammond was a real a$$hole and deservingly got eaten alive.Actually in the novelization, they already solved world hunger years prior. It's also alluded to in a deleted scene. The director cut it out though saying it contributed nothing to plot of escaped dinosaurs.
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In the film, he's still an a$$hole. He's just more charismatic, kinder voice, and his showmanship hides the thinly veiled message. The one that can convince you to eat a shyt sandwich.