Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity by Reportable Segment) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015	Feb. 29, 2016	Feb. 28, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	$ 21,695	$ 35,653	$ 30,957	$ 45,521
Restructuring Related Charges	2,535	20,358	3,888	32,616
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	613	(2,773)	(832)	(8,987)
Cash Payments	(5,793)	(14,055)	(14,963)	(31,178)
Liability, Ending Balance	19,050	39,465	19,050	39,465
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges		20,640		34,109
EMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	20,079	29,568	28,834	35,504
Restructuring Related Charges	1,757	20,102	2,993	31,850
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	603	(2,682)	(823)	(8,841)
Cash Payments	(5,324)	(11,630)	(13,889)	(23,155)
Liability, Ending Balance	17,115	35,358	17,115	35,358
DMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	1,616	5,066	1,960	8,268
Restructuring Related Charges	778	475	1,014	424
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	10	(91)	(9)	(146)
Cash Payments	(469)	(1,749)	(1,030)	(4,845)
Liability, Ending Balance	1,935	3,701	1,935	3,701
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance		1,019	163	1,749
Restructuring Related Charges		63	(119)	1,835
Cash Payments		(676)	(44)	(3,178)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 406	$ 0	$ 406