Significant Components and Activity in Restructuring Plan by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2014	Nov. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges	$ 12,257us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	$ 21,003us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	45,521	55,439
Restructuring Related Charges	13,469	6,380
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(6,214)	1,388
Cash Payments	(17,123)	(5,412)
Liability, Ending Balance	35,653	57,795
2013 Restructuring Plan \| EMS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	35,504	45,999
Restructuring Related Charges	11,748	2,687
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(6,159)	1,313
Cash Payments	(11,525)	(3,114)
Liability, Ending Balance	29,568	46,885
2013 Restructuring Plan \| DMS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	8,268	9,407
Restructuring Related Charges	(51)	2,380
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(55)	75
Cash Payments	(3,096)	(1,134)
Liability, Ending Balance	5,066	10,728
2013 Restructuring Plan \| Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	1,749	33
Restructuring Related Charges	1,772	1,313
Cash Payments	(2,502)	(1,164)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 1,019	$ 182

Asset write offs and other non-cash activity charged against earnings in the period associated with restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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