Restructuring Liabilities Table (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 25, 2014
May 26, 2013
May 25, 2014
May 26, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring Reserve $ 56,978   $ 0  
Initial Restructuring Charge 17,931   74,909  
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment (3,045)   (3,045)  
Payments for Restructuring (21,265)   (21,265)  
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment (850)   (850)  
Restructuring Reserve 49,749   49,749  
Employee Severance [Member]
        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring Reserve 51,321   0  
Initial Restructuring Charge 13,427 [1] 0 [1] 64,748 [1] 0 [1]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment (3,045) 0 (3,045) 0
Payments for Restructuring (13,477)   (13,477)  
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment (850)   (850)  
Restructuring Reserve 47,376   47,376  
Contract Termination [Member]
        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring Reserve 0   0  
Initial Restructuring Charge 0 0 0 0
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment 0   0  
Payments for Restructuring 0   0  
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment 0   0  
Restructuring Reserve 0   0  
Other Restructuring [Member]
        
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]        
Restructuring Reserve 5,657   0  
Initial Restructuring Charge 4,504 [2] 0 [2] 10,161 [2] 0 [2]
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment 0   0  
Payments for Restructuring (7,788)   (7,788)  
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment 0   0  
Restructuring Reserve $ 2,373   $ 2,373  
[1] Severance and employee-related benefits relate to items such as severance, based on separation benefits provided by Company policy or statutory benefit plans, out-placement services and career counseling for employees affected by the global productivity initiative.
[2] Other restructuring costs are expensed as incurred and primarily relate to consulting fees and legal expenses associated with exit activities.