Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012		Mar. 31, 2011
Statement Of Changes In Shareowners Equity [Abstract]
Balance January 1	$ 116,438		$ 118,936
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners	(1,446)		(1,688)
Other comprehensive income attributable to Company	1,841		2,854
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	3,034		3,433
Balance March 31	119,867		123,535
Noncontrolling interests	1,721	[1]	2,254
Total equity balance at March 31	$ 121,588		$ 125,789

[1] (d) Included accumulated other comprehensive income - net attributable to noncontrolling interests of $(160) million and $(168) million at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.