Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity by Reportable Segment) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2014	May. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges	$ (782)	$ 12,446	$ 31,833	$ 65,652
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	39,465	54,025	45,521	55,439
Restructuring Related Charges	(782)	12,614	33,327	23,332
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(1,534)	(5,702)	(10,521)	(5,785)
Cash Payments	(3,119)	(10,862)	(34,297)	(22,911)
Liability, Ending Balance	34,030	50,075	34,030	50,075
2013 Restructuring Plan | EMS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	35,358	40,598	35,504	45,999
Restructuring Related Charges	(1,107)	10,212	30,743	8,796
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(1,534)	(4,060)	(10,375)	(2,425)
Cash Payments	(1,897)	(5,465)	(25,052)	(11,085)
Liability, Ending Balance	30,820	41,285	30,820	41,285
2013 Restructuring Plan | DMS
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	3,701	13,249	8,268	9,407
Restructuring Related Charges	0	1,845	424	12,275
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	0	(1,642)	(146)	(3,360)
Cash Payments	(910)	(4,662)	(5,755)	(9,532)
Liability, Ending Balance	2,791	8,790	2,791	8,790
2013 Restructuring Plan | Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	406	178	1,749	33
Restructuring Related Charges	325	557	2,160	2,261
Cash Payments	(312)	(735)	(3,490)	(2,294)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 419	$ 0	$ 419	$ 0