Restructuring and Related Charges (Significant Components and Activity by Reportable Segment) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	$ 19,050	$ 39,465	$ 30,957	$ 45,521
Restructuring Related Charges	4,460	(782)	8,349	31,833
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	429	(1,534)	(404)	(10,521)
Cash Payments	(3,544)	(3,119)	(18,507)	(34,297)
Liability, Ending Balance	20,395	34,030	20,395	34,030
2013 Restructuring Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Related Charges				33,327
EMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	17,115	35,358	28,834	35,504
Restructuring Related Charges	4,460	(1,107)	7,454	30,743
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	429	(1,534)	(395)	(10,375)
Cash Payments	(2,858)	(1,897)	(16,747)	(25,052)
Liability, Ending Balance	19,146	30,820	19,146	30,820
DMS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance	1,935	3,701	1,960	8,268
Restructuring Related Charges			1,014	424
Asset Write off Charge and Other Non- Cash Activity	0	0	(9)	(146)
Cash Payments	(686)	(910)	(1,716)	(5,755)
Liability, Ending Balance	1,249	2,791	1,249	2,791
Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Liability, Beginning Balance		406	163	1,749
Restructuring Related Charges		325	(119)	2,160
Cash Payments		(312)	(44)	(3,490)
Liability, Ending Balance	$ 0	$ 419	$ 0	$ 419