The value orientation theory, developed by Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck, suggests that cultures develop unique positions in five value orientations. Which of the following is an assumption of the value orientation theory?
A) In every culture there are universal problems that must be addressed.
B) For a given culture, there are unlimited solutions to these problems.
C) Solutions to these problems are independent of the values of the culture.
D) Different generations of people from the same culture view environment differently.

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The assumption of the value orientation theory is that in every culture there are universal problems that must be addressed. This is one of the foundational beliefs of the theory and serves as the starting point for understanding how different cultures approach these problems. The other choices are not assumptions of the theory. B is incorrect as the theory suggests that cultures have limited solutions to problems based on their unique value orientations. C is incorrect as the theory explicitly links solutions to cultural values. D is incorrect as the theory suggests that people from the same culture share a common set of values, regardless of generation.

The Value Orientation Theory, Developed by Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck, Suggests