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Proceeds From Disposal Of Noncurrent Assets Or Disposal Groups

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The amount of consideration paid or received in respect of both obtaining and losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses. [Refer: Subsidiaries [member]]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The gains (losses) on disposals of non-current assets. [Refer: Non-current assets]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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ASSETS HELD FOR SALE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure Of Assets And Liabilities Held For Sale [Line Items]
Gain on dispositions			$ 522	$ 90	$ 520	$ 106
Disposal group, disposed of by sale, not discontinued operations \| Business services \| Facilities Management
Disclosure Of Assets And Liabilities Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration received	$ 1,000
Gain on dispositions	$ 341
Disposal group, disposed of by sale, not discontinued operations \| Business services \| Executive relocation
Disclosure Of Assets And Liabilities Held For Sale [Line Items]
Gain on dispositions		$ 180
Proceeds from sale		$ 230