Debt Outstanding [Line Items]

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- Definition

The portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance-sheet date, including current maturities.

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- Definition

Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22(a)(1))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6877327&loc=d3e13212-122682

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 835
-SubTopic 30
-Section 45
-Paragraph 2
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6451184&loc=d3e28551-108399

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- Definition

The interest rate applicable to the portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a set, unchanging rate.

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- Definition

The cash inflow during the period from additional borrowings in aggregate debt. Includes proceeds from short-term and long-term debt.

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- Definition

Amount of cash inflow from contractual arrangement with the lender, including but not limited to, letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Financing Activities
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6513228

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 14
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3255-108585

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 235
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(f))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26873400&loc=d3e23780-122690

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The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of capital lease obligations.

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized debt obligation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer), excluding current portion.

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Unsecured Debt - Long-Term Debt And Short-Term Borrowings (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Nov. 30, 2015	Nov. 30, 2014
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Percentage of debt bore fixed interest rates, including the effect of interest rate swaps		60.00%	52.00%
Percentage of debt bore floating interest rates, including the effect of interest rate swaps		40.00%	48.00%
Export Credit Facilities Fixed Rate \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		4.20%
Export Credit Facilities Fixed Rate \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		5.50%
Export Credit Facilities Euro Fixed Rate \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		3.80%
Export Credit Facilities Euro Fixed Rate \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		4.50%
Export Credit Facilities Floating Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		1.50%
Repayments of debt		$ 225
Export Credit Facility Euro Floating Rate \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		0.10%
Export Credit Facility Euro Floating Rate \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		0.90%
Bank Loans Euro Fixed Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		3.90%
Bank Loans Floating Rate \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		0.80%
Bank Loans Floating Rate \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		1.30%
Bank Loans Euro Floating Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		0.70%
Private Placement Notes Fixed Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		6.00%
Private Placement Notes Euro Fixed Rate \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		7.00%
Private Placement Notes Euro Fixed Rate \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		7.30%
Publicly Traded Notes Fixed Rate \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		1.20%
Publicly Traded Notes Fixed Rate \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		7.20%
Publicly Traded Notes Euro Fixed Rate \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		1.10%
Publicly Traded Notes Euro Fixed Rate \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		1.90%
Debt Other \| Minimum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		5.50%
Debt Other \| Maximum
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		7.30%
U.S. Dollar Denominated Debt
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Percentage of total Debt		50.00%	67.00%
Euro Denominated
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Percentage of total Debt		50.00%	33.00%
Debt Interest Rate Subject To Credit Rating Changes
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Long-term debt		$ 2,000
Commercial Paper
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		0.00%
Euro Bank Loans
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate		1.20%
Euro-denominated Export Credit Facility \| Export Credit Facility Euro Floating Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Proceeds from Lines of Credit	$ 472
Euro-denominated Export Credit Facility \| Bank Loans Euro Floating Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Proceeds from Lines of Credit		$ 225
Euro Dominated Publicly Traded Note Due November 2019 \| Publicly Traded Notes Euro Fixed Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Percentage of debt bore fixed interest rates, including the effect of interest rate swaps		1.125%
Proceeds from issuance of debt		$ 753
Euro Dominated Publicly Traded Note Due November 2022 \| Publicly Traded Notes Euro Fixed Rate
Debt Outstanding [Line Items]
Percentage of debt bore fixed interest rates, including the effect of interest rate swaps		1.875%
Proceeds from issuance of debt		$ 591