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Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Numerator: |  |
Net income attributable to common shareowners | $ 1,131 | $ 1,026
Denominator: |  |
Weighted average shares | 885 | 903
Deferred compensation obligations | 1 | 1
Vested portion of restricted shares | 3 | 2
Denominator for basic earnings per share | 889 | 906
Effect of dilutive securities: |  |
Denominator for diluted earnings per share | 894 | 913
Basic earnings per share | $ 1.27 | $ 1.13
Diluted earnings per share | $ 1.27 | $ 1.12
Restricted performance units |  |
Effect of dilutive securities: |  |
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements | 4 | 6
Stock option plans |  |
Effect of dilutive securities: |  |
Incremental common shares attributable to share-based payment arrangements | 1 | 1

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