Restructuring and Related Charges (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges	$ 33,066	$ 85,369	$ 80,513
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	45,521	55,439
Restructuring Related Charges	34,559	35,424
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(9,775)	(8,428)
Cash Payments	(39,348)	(36,914)
Liability, Ending Balance	30,957	45,521	55,439
2013 Restructuring Plan | EMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	35,504	45,999
Restructuring Related Charges	32,007	14,511
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(9,700)	(4,424)
Cash Payments	(28,977)	(20,582)
Liability, Ending Balance	28,834	35,504	45,999
2013 Restructuring Plan | DMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	8,268	9,407
Restructuring Related Charges	351	16,683
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(153)	(4,004)
Cash Payments	(6,506)	(13,818)
Liability, Ending Balance	1,960	8,268	9,407
2013 Restructuring Plan | Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	1,749	33
Restructuring Related Charges	2,201	4,230
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	78
Cash Payments	(3,865)	(2,514)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 163	$ 1,749	$ 33