Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity by Reportable Segment) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2015	Nov. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	$ 30,957	$ 45,521
Restructuring Related Charges	1,353	12,257
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(1,445)	(6,214)
Cash Payments	(9,170)	(17,123)
Liability, Ending Balance	21,695	35,653
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges		13,469
EMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	28,834	35,504
Restructuring Related Charges	1,236	11,748
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(1,426)	(6,159)
Cash Payments	(8,565)	(11,525)
Liability, Ending Balance	20,079	29,568
DMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	1,960	8,268
Restructuring Related Charges	236	(51)
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	(19)	(55)
Cash Payments	(561)	(3,096)
Liability, Ending Balance	1,616	5,066
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	163	1,749
Restructuring Related Charges	(119)	1,772
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	0
Cash Payments	(44)	(2,502)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 1,019