CSRs, CSFs and KPIs..

Apparently upon bitter dispute on business planning or processing; a typical clash between Western and Oriental approaches.. an ex-colleague had questioned the Maltese claim of being in developed league..

In the amazing Dubai, (regardless our origins or passports) we used to claim being the leaders, while everyone else is just an apprentice..! Very true, considering the guts and bulls the guys had in creating, hunting and mastering opportunities, despite the shallowness or falseness that were later found, particularily in addessing realistic CSRs, CSFs and KPIs.. 
Yet, the busted boom should question the governance of doing business, and the epistemic core of innovation..! Simply should question who were performing..!!
Regretfully, he erased both his question and my reply.. "Despite the Semitic language; a Roman Catholic EU member state, $ 23,000 per capita, NATO shield, 38 in HDI (Very High HD rank).. Then they have a full right to claim a developed status..!! It seems we are the only to worry about IQ and personal smartness..!!"
Did I said anything inappropriate or wrong..??
Should I watch the "Apprentice" of Donald Trump..??