Restructuring (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve

The following table summarizes the severance related reserves and the associated spending under these restructuring programs through the fiscal nine months of 2018:

(Dollars in Millions)	Severance			Asset Write-offs		Other**		Total
Reserve balance, December 31, 2017	$	229		—		38		267
Current year activity:
Charges	—			100		373		473
Cash payments	(29		)	—		(388	)	(417	)
Settled non cash	—			(100	)	—		(100	)
Reserve balance, September 30, 2018*	$	200		—		23		223

*Cash outlays for severance are expected to be substantially paid out over the next 2 years in accordance with the Company's plans and local laws.

**Other includes project expense such as salaries for employees supporting the initiative and consulting expenses.