Special Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013	May 31, 2014	Jun. 01, 2013
Special Charges Details [Abstract]
Professional Services	$ 2,578	$ 1,884	$ 4,286	$ 4,166
Other related costs	2,735	1,995	5,576	2,773
Workforce reduction costs	899	3,697	2,958	4,181
Facility exit costs	7,326	3,267	12,452	5,056
Special charges, net	13,538	10,843	25,272	16,176
Restructuring costs [Line Items]
Expected Total restructuring costs	13,538	10,843	25,272	16,176
Restructuring Charges [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve			18,057
Restructuring charges			2,958
Cash payments			(13,433)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(53)
Restructuring Reserve	7,529		7,529
Restructuring Costs Included In Accrued Compensation	6,654		6,654
Restructuring Costs Included In Other Liabilities	875		875
Cash [Member]
Restructuring costs [Line Items]
Facility shut down costs	5,708	2,316	9,282	3,714
Noncash [Member]
Restructuring costs [Line Items]
Facility shut down costs	$ 1,618	$ 951	$ 3,170	$ 1,342