Hall, K.Le Mire, S.2009-05-252009-05-252006Monash Business Review, 2006; 2(3):14-161833-40911833-4091http://hdl.handle.net/2440/49739First published online November 2006The independent director is hailed as a tool to monitor and improve corporate management and decision making. This role is premised on the belief that directors who are independent of a corporation can be faithful guardians of its interests. However, powerful group influences can sully thisenJournal article002008513710.2104/mbr0603740250Le Mire, S. [0000-0003-4069-5348]