This document summarizes Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's theory of value orientation, which describes universal questions that all cultures and societies must answer. It outlines six main orientations or problems that all cultures address: 1) humanity's relationship to nature, 2) the definition of a valued human type or achievements, 3) perceptions of time as past-, present-, or future-oriented, 4) views of human nature, 5) relationships between individuals, families, and groups, and 6) humanity's control over nature. The theory provides a framework for understanding and comparing how different cultures approach these fundamental issues.