Retirement-Related Benefits - Litigation in Spain (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Litigation in Spain regarding defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Loss Contingencies
Multi-employer plans/other costs	$ 230	$ 233

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