Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net earnings attributable to the Group	$ 91,436	$ 66,697
Depreciation and amortization:
Property, equipment and improvements	13,861	14,199
Intangible assets	11,375	6,034
Stock based compensation	7,911	6,643
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	(699)	(301)
Equity in (earnings) losses of investees, net of dividends	(4,414)	2,094
Gains on sales of assets, net	649	(160)
Change in pension plan obligations	(26,381)	3,611
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of businesses acquired:
Receivables	45,846	57,098
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8,376	(9,785)
Accounts payable	(48,882)	(27,539)
Accrued liabilities	(932)	(20,338)
Billings in excess of costs	28,119	18,127
Income taxes payable	33,832	27,960
Deferred income taxes	(8,553)	(503)
Other deferred liabilities	(3,311)	2,996
Other, net	(2,051)	(1,063)
Net cash provided by operating activities	146,182	145,770
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(20,102)	(6,664)
Disposals of property and equipment	123	1,586
Purchases of investments	(56)	(48)
Sales of investments	13	40
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(65,819)	(58,033)
Other, net	0	2,336
Net cash used for investing activities	(85,841)	(60,783)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	11,371
Repayments of long-term borrowings	0	(36)
Proceeds from short-term borrowing	0	(7,808)
Repayments of short-term borrowings	(22,732)	0
Proceeds from issuances of common stock	9,653	11,074
Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation	699	301
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(12,380)	14,902
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes	5,643	952
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	53,604	100,841
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period	905,633	938,842
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Period	$ 959,237	$ 1,039,683