One negative consequence of using automation to improve manufacturing production is that

I believe the answer is: Factories often needed fewer workers.

When we had automation, the production method would be heavily relied on machineries since it's far cost efficient and productive.

When this happen, factories would need fewer workers and this would lead to an increase in country's unemployment.

"the importance of the japanese economy and security is far greater than that of the asian values"

the question deals with financial planning and the answer is that dan did not stay on budget due to the fact that this guy needs to start decreasing his discretionary spending. according to the financial plan, he needed to balance his expenses and resources.