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Restructuring Charges - Components of Restructuring Charges Less Releases Recorded in Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Net restructuring charges | $ 68 | $ 264 | $ 28
Personnel Lay-Off Costs [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Net restructuring charges | 52 | 239 | 43
Other Exit Costs [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Net restructuring charges | 19 | 27 | 1
Release of Provisions/Accruals [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Net restructuring charges | $ (3) | $ (2) | $ (16)

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