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NOTE 15. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2015 | Nov. 30, 2014 | Nov. 30, 2013
Stock-based compensation | $ 9,488 | $ 10,197 | $ 12,304
Stock Options [Member] |  |  |
Stock-based compensation | 4,736 | 6,062 | 8,135
Performance Share Unit Plan |  |  |
Stock-based compensation | 4,537 | 3,944 | 3,935
Deferred Share Unit Plan |  |  |
Stock-based compensation | $ 215 | $ 191 | $ 234

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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=56944662&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
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